The State of the Space Industrial Base (SSIB) 2026: International Partner Workshop brings together allied partners and commercial innovators to tackle critical gaps in space capability. Hosted by NewSpace Nexus in partnership with the Meridian International Center, this two-day gathering focuses on turning allied collaboration into real operational strength for national security. Attendees will work directly on practical solutions that bolster the industrial base, support shared economic growth, and accelerate the transition of vital commercial capabilities into mission-ready assets.
If your team develops dual-use space technology, conducts advanced orbital research, or manages government mission requirements, this room is built for you. You will sit alongside U.S. and international defense stakeholders to examine supply chain resilience and identify where commercial capabilities can fill national security priorities. It is a direct setting to connect with allied decision-makers who determine how international partnerships will operate in practice.
The workshop takes place November 19 to 20, 2026, at Meridian's White-Meyer House in Washington, DC, kicking off with an evening networking reception on November 19.
